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EU EXIT-CVD Research Consortium

Medtronic plc · 2026-10-15 · Importance 30 · Surprise 42

Medtronic joined the European Union-funded EXIT-CVD research consortium with Philips, GE HealthCare and other healthcare companies on October 15, 2026. The consortium is co-funded by the EU Innovative Health Initiative and industry partners and is led by University Medical Center Groningen and Royal Philips. The project comprises 22 studies focused on earlier detection, monitoring and treatment of cardiovascular disease, including HeartBeam’s HEART-CHECK study of at-home 3D ECG monitoring for recently discharged acute coronary syndrome patients.

Key facts

• Medtronic is a contributing partner in the EU-funded EXIT-CVD research consortium led by University Medical Center Groningen and Royal Philips. source